Adventure Nomad

Friday, April 11, 2008

Trekking The Annapurna Circuit: Packing List

If you’re trekking without a porter and carrying your own backpack, ultralight is the way to go. Experience is the best judge on what to pack, because the lighter you go, the more compromises on comfort and safety you are going to make.

There has been a revolution in terms of lightweight gear recently. Lighter gear takes up less space in the pack, which means you can carry a smaller, lighter pack. Carrying a smaller, lighter pack is easier to balance, which means you can ditch those heavy leather boots for some lightweight trail runners. Lighter footwear pays off in terms of energy saved, which means you can carry less food, water… and so on and so forth.

A lot of my old stuff is being gradually replaced, courtesy of my new sponsor, The North Face. If you see something on my packing list with a 5 star rating, it means that I have used this extensively and am giving this product my highest recommendation.

About me

I'm an amateur photographer and filmmaker that quit my job as an airline pilot to pursue a life of full-time adventure. I hope this blog can give you some ideas, motivate or help you along the path to your own adventures, and to bring back better images - but please keep in mind that the opinions expressed within this blog are my own, and while I do my best to provide accurate information, I urge you to use your discretion, and check all facts, before using any information presented in this blog.